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  • : The Johnson aides in describing this are inclined to link the Lawrence nomination with the [Abe] Fortas nomination. M: Yes. That was the other judgeship. G: First of all, was there a connection here? Did Senator Russell oppose the Fortas nomination
  • of Senate opposition to Vietnam policy from 1968-1973; 1968 riots; damage caused by the appointment of Alexander Lawrence as federal judge; Abe Fortas nomination to be Chief Justice; Southern strategy in approving 1968 open housing bill; oral history project